Walkabout
Learning: Balancing the Demands of Life and Learning

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Abstract

Many students, although nominally studying full time,
have difficulty with actual full time study, due to the
requirements of paid employment and other life demands.
Traditional undergraduate learning models often suppose
regular attendance at weekly lectures and tutorials. The
Walkabout learning model provides a more flexible
learning model to help students balance study and other
life requirements. The model includes a de-structuring of
regularly timetabled lectures and tutorials, together with
student use of a Walkabout's My Learning System
(Myles) which includes web based learning content and
exposition, learning tasks, an interactive environment and
administrative features.